تلخیص
FereshtehZangenephour (2000) describes Lawrence’s world
of fiction as ‘more or less esoteric, non-theological, and, mystical
religion’ (p. 1). Zangenehpour concludes that Lawrence was
informed, fascinated, and influenced by the ancient Persian
religions and Sufism. In this paper, however, I argue that
Lawrence’s interest in what is ancient wisdom brings him in direct
or indirect contact with Sufi metaphysics. This particular outlook on
the world brings him closer to a Sufi universe in two ways. Firstly,
one of the central ideas that the following paper pursues is the
importance for Sufi thought of concrete, sensuous embodied selfdiscovery that is made sense of in the relationship with the beloved
as can be understood in Lawrence’s sacral treatment of body
Secondly, this paper takes a closer look to some of Lawrence’s
spiritual works including his Study of Thomas Hardy to show his
sustain argument about the existence and influence of transcendental cosmic realities. Moreover, the following discussion
also includes a discussion of Lawrence correspondences to reveal
his possible engagement and biographical information of the time
when Lawrence was writing these spiritual essays and novels
mentioned.